Resources and Links

The Nurse Practitioner Handbook

The Australian MS Nursing Manual 2nd Edition

'The manual is designed to help MS nurses in hospital or community settings. It may act as a reference point for experienced MS nurses, or
as a structured teaching tool for less experienced nurses. Its application extends beyond the MS nursing team. It is envisaged
that it will act as a useful resource to doctors, research fellows, and other members of the multi disciplinary team in a variety of care environments.' (extract from Introduction of Australian MS Nursing Manual 2nd Edition)

Practice Standards

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IOMSN International Organisation of MS Nurses

The International Organization of MS Nurses website – provides monographs, educational articles and funding opportunities for research and education
There is a link to the MS Nurses Credentialing Board (MSNCB) for those interested in sitting the credentialing exam for MS Nurses accreditation.
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Information on credentialing exam

The MS Nurse International Certification Board (MSNICB) examination is available in Australia annually for MS Nurses with 2 or more years
experience working in MS. For more information, including eligibility requirements, resources and format, please visit the website: www.msnicb.org

The Multiple Sclerosis Health Professionals Network exists to support, educate, guide and inform the variety of health professionals who provide
care and services for people who have Multiple Sclerosis. It aims to enhance professional development through ongoing education, initiation
and review of research and discussion and promotion of evidence based best practice to optimise outcomes in client care. Based in Victoria,
MSHPN also aims to strengthen the linkages amongst a diverse population of health professionals in MS, especially the links between community
and hospital, country and city.

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The association offers peer support to its members through the sharing of experiences and knowledge on a formal and informal basis, and promotes
the dissemination of information through communication with other interested health professionals and organisations, with the ultimate aim
of enhancing the provision of quality care for the benefit of people with MS.

Professional Development Program

Multiple Sclerosis Trust UK

The MS Trust is a UK based charity which provides information for people with MS and also MS health professionals. Details of education programmes
and information on MS is available for free. Details of the MS UK MS Nurses Annual Conference is on the website.
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Consortium of MS Centers CMSC

A North American based organisation for MS healthcare providers and researchers – links to educational resources and holds an annual CMSC multidisciplinary
MS conference. Also provides links to the International Journal of MS Care, book reviews, clinical guidelines and many other resources.
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